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Chapter 4, Building Rockwood: Moose, Bear and Turkeys, Oh My!
Here's the latest update on this great home being built in Ledgewood, in Twin Mountain, NH.
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Rockwood's foundation has been laid and here is the electrical folks installing the power! The foundation is poured and ready to cure, so the next step is to bring in electric. Having electricity on a job site makes things go much faster and certainly quieter than generators running to operate the necessary power tools.[/caption]
But as you can see from the pictures the forms are in place and cement is being poured. Things are really starting to take shape. And what you see so far in these series of pictures has taken weeks to get in place. Lots of prep work and care has brought...
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Hiking Kilburn Crags in Littleton, NH
Nikki Barrett from our Littleton office enjoyed a great hike the other day at a spot in Littleton which has a wonderful overlook of the town, a sitting area, and is a great hike for young and old! The hike Nikki took was Kilburn Crags, off Route 18 in Littleton. For trail information, click here.
Enjoy Nikki's photos, and next time you are in the area, hike up Kilburn Crags! It's a must see!
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Fall foliage in "full bloom" in Kilburn Crags[/caption]
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Where Can I spot a Moose?
I get asked at this time of year the question , "Where can we go to see a moose?" And I say, "Well, they are wild animals so as with any wild animal they are unpredictable" but I do have some ideas where you might spot one.
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A photo taken in Landaff, NH from Chrissy Smith's car![/caption]
In our family we affectionately refer to them as swamp donkeys. Which yes, the name is funny. However, they are wild animals, they are large and can be very dangerous, especially this time of year. In Fall, they are in the moose rutting-season, meaning they are in mating season and extremely territorial.
So that being said, when you do see one don't try and get closer to get a picture. You should keep your distance – perhaps in your car. Do not flash your...
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Best New Hampshire Fall Festivals
In the White Mountains and Lakes Region of New Hampshire, there's no shortage of family-friendly activities in the fall. Every year as the leaves change color, residents are invited to participate in the area's many fall festivals. These community events are just one of the many reasons to consider New Hampshire real estate in your near future. We updated this popular post with dates and information for 2019.
Littleton Harvest Festival and Gathering of the Jack o' Lanterns
Each year in Littleton, community members look forward to the Harvest Festival and Annual Gathering of the Jack o' Lanterns. On Saturday, October 26, you'll get the chance to see the lighting of dozens of carved pumpki... 15
Ch. 3, Building Rockwood: Setting the right foundation
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Footings are poured to help ensure that the foundation of a house doesn't shift[/caption]
If you're just joining us on this journey, be sure to read parts 1 and 2 before continuing.
Part 1: Dick and Nancy vs. a boulder
Part 2: What's in a Name?
Twin Mountain/Carroll, NH - Progress is being made on the home site at Ledgewood! The ground has been dug for the foundation. Although it's not overly exciting in the picture - it really is! Because the footings have been poured, and the footings are basically the foundation for the foun...